# Edurne

**Edurne** is the stage name of Edurne García Almagro (born 1985), a Spanish pop singer, actress, and television personality who came to public attention as a finalist on the fourth edition of the talent show *Operación Triunfo* in 2005 and later represented Spain at the [Eurovision Song Contest 2015](https://www.edgepedia.org/eurovision-song-contest-2015) with the song "Amanecer".<sup>[1](https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm1983674/bio/)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[2](https://as.com/tikitakas/television/edurne-sobre-su-edicion-en-operacion-triunfo-no-fuimos-un-grupo-que-hiciera-mucha-pina-f202512-n/)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[3](https://eurovision-spain.com/participante/edurne-2015/)</sup> Her given name means "snow" in Euskera, the [Basque language](https://www.edgepedia.org/basque-language).<sup>[4](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/edurne-mn0002169716)</sup>

| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Edurne García Almagro, born 1985 in Madrid (one biographical source gives Collado Villalba, in the Madrid region, and 2 December)<sup>[1](https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm1983674/bio/)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[5](https://www.biografias.es/famosos/edurne.html)</sup> |
| Breakthrough | *Operación Triunfo* 2005 (fourth edition), left the academy in sixth place<sup>[2](https://as.com/tikitakas/television/edurne-sobre-su-edicion-en-operacion-triunfo-no-fuimos-un-grupo-que-hiciera-mucha-pina-f202512-n/)</sup> |
| Studio albums | *Edurne* (2006), *Ilusión* (2007), *Premiére* (2008), *Nueva piel* (2010), *Clímax* (2013), *Adrenalina* (2015), *Catarsis*, *éXtasis* (2024)<sup>[6](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20150114/edurne-representara-a-tve-eurovision-2015-estoy-feliz-voy-con-cancion-con-estilo-nunca-hemos-llevado/1082244.shtml)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[7](https://www.lahiguera.net/musicalia/artistas/edurne/discos.php)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[8](https://www.cadenadial.com/2024/analizamos-extasis-el-disco-con-el-que-edurne-revalida-su-titulo-como-estrella-del-pop-espanol-383831.html)</sup> |
| Eurovision | Spain's representative in Vienna 2015 with "Amanecer"; finished 21st<sup>[3](https://eurovision-spain.com/participante/edurne-2015/)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[9](https://shangay.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Shangay-577.pdf)</sup> |
| Television | Judge on *Got Talent España*; coach on *La Voz Kids* (2025 and 2026 editions); appearances on *Tu cara me suena* and the daily series *Servir y proteger*<sup>[10](https://www.antena3.com/programas/la-voz-kids/edurne-vuelve-emociona-ver-como-brillan-sus-ojos_2026050669fb64d388bf0a6b02c57979.html)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[11](https://los40.com/los40/2019/11/12/musica/1573569573_697376.html)</sup> |
| Personal life | Married footballer David de Gea on 1 July 2023; they have one child<sup>[1](https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm1983674/bio/)</sup> |

## Early life and Operación Triunfo

Edurne García Almagro was born in Madrid in 1985; most sources give the date as 22 December, while one Spanish biography records 2 December and the town of Collado Villalba as her birthplace.<sup>[1](https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm1983674/bio/)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[5](https://www.biografias.es/famosos/edurne.html)</sup> She showed an interest in singing from childhood, performing in karaoke bars with friends and taking part in television and music activities as a girl.<sup>[4](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/edurne-mn0002169716)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[5](https://www.biografias.es/famosos/edurne.html)</sup> According to RTVE, her artistic career began at age 9 in the children's group Trastos, with which she recorded three albums.<sup>[6](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20150114/edurne-representara-a-tve-eurovision-2015-estoy-feliz-voy-con-cancion-con-estilo-nunca-hemos-llevado/1082244.shtml)</sup> She also appeared in the television series *Hospital Central* in 2002.<sup>[5](https://www.biografias.es/famosos/edurne.html)</sup>

Her national breakthrough came in 2005 on *Operación Triunfo*, the Spanish music academy contest that had already launched [David Bisbal](https://www.edgepedia.org/david-bisbal), Bustamante, Chenoa, and [Rosa López](https://www.edgepedia.org/rosa-lopez). Edurne entered the academy in 2005 and left in sixth place.<sup>[2](https://as.com/tikitakas/television/edurne-sobre-su-edicion-en-operacion-triunfo-no-fuimos-un-grupo-que-hiciera-mucha-pina-f202512-n/)</sup> Although she did not win, the exposure led to her first recording contract.<sup>[12](https://www.musica.com/edurne/biografia)</sup> In later interviews she recalled that her edition's contestants did not form a close-knit group, saying she remained friendly with the winner Sergio Rivero but that the class lacked lasting unity.<sup>[2](https://as.com/tikitakas/television/edurne-sobre-su-edicion-en-operacion-triunfo-no-fuimos-un-grupo-que-hiciera-mucha-pina-f202512-n/)</sup>

## Recording career

**First albums.** Edurne released her self-titled debut album, *Edurne*, in 2006, containing the songs "Despierta" and "Amores dormidos", followed by *Ilusión* in 2007 with "Ven por mí" and a version of "Un poco de amor".<sup>[12](https://www.musica.com/edurne/biografia)</sup> RTVE's 2015 profile lists her first five studio albums as *Clímax* (2013), *Nueva piel* (2010), *Premiére* (2008), *Ilusión* (2007), and *Edurne* (2006).<sup>[6](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20150114/edurne-representara-a-tve-eurovision-2015-estoy-feliz-voy-con-cancion-con-estilo-nunca-hemos-llevado/1082244.shtml)</sup> *Clímax*, her fifth album, followed three years devoted to the musical *Grease*, which she had toured across Spain for two years; the album debuted at number 3 on iTunes.<sup>[13](https://edurneweb.com/bio)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[14](https://www.eurovision.de/teilnehmer/2015-Edurne%2Cspanien550.html)</sup> Her sixth studio album, *Adrenalina*, includes "Amanecer", the song with which she represented Spain.<sup>[7](https://www.lahiguera.net/musicalia/artistas/edurne/discos.php)</sup>

**éXtasis and later releases.** After *Catarsis*, an album dominated by slower rhythms and ballads, Edurne returned in 2024 with *éXtasis*, her first studio album of new material in two years and a shift toward a more electronic, danceable pop that Cadena Dial described as revalidating her status as a star of Spanish pop.<sup>[8](https://www.cadenadial.com/2024/analizamos-extasis-el-disco-con-el-que-edurne-revalida-su-titulo-como-estrella-del-pop-espanol-383831.html)</sup> In 2025, marking twenty years since *Operación Triunfo*, she announced an anniversary tour and released the Christmas album *Navidad junto a ti* on 21 November 2025, a record of new songs, covers, and surprises issued in special physical formats including a red vinyl and a cassette.<sup>[15](https://www.cadenadial.com/2025/edurne-se-siente-plena-celebrando-sus-20-anos-de-carrera-musical-con-mucha-ilusion-musica-y-sorpresas-426351.html)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[16](https://www.cadenadial.com/2025/edurne-toma-el-relevo-de-bisbal-y-se-convertira-en-la-reina-de-las-navidades-a-lo-grande-432525.html)</sup> In April 2026 she released *EDURNE (Acoustic Home) - EP* with Los Acústicos, six songs and 20 minutes of traditional pop issued by Must! Producciones.<sup>[17](https://music.apple.com/us/album/edurne-acoustic-home-ep/1894855088)</sup>

## Eurovision 2015

In January 2015 the Spanish public broadcaster TVE designated Edurne as the country's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna with the song "Amanecer".<sup>[3](https://eurovision-spain.com/participante/edurne-2015/)</sup> The song, a mixture of power ballad and midtempo pop with tribal drums, was written by Tony Sánchez Ohlsson, Thomas G:Son, and Peter Bostrom, and deals with a painful separation.<sup>[14](https://www.eurovision.de/teilnehmer/2015-Edurne%2Cspanien550.html)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[18](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20150517/edurne-sorprende-su-primer-ensayo-viena-sido-increible-estoy-feliz/1146380.shtml)</sup> It also served as the official song of the Vuelta 2015 cycling race.<sup>[19](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20150414/amanecer-tema-con-edurne-representara-a-espana-eurovision-cancion-oficial-vuelta-2015/1129585.shtml)</sup>

Her staging, developed with a team of choreographers, dancers, and actors, was kept secret until arrival in Vienna; at her first rehearsal she performed a joint choreography with dancer Giuseppe Di Bella, in which the protagonist cannot move forward because something from the past holds her back, wearing a dress with transparencies and crystal embellishments.<sup>[20](https://www.rtve.es/play/noticias/20150402/edurne-amanecer-puesta-escena/1123973.shtml)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[18](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20150517/edurne-sorprende-su-primer-ensayo-viena-sido-increible-estoy-feliz/1146380.shtml)</sup> In the final she finished in 21st place.<sup>[9](https://shangay.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Shangay-577.pdf)</sup> Ten years later she returned to the Eurovision stage as an invited guest performer at the first semi-final of Benidorm Fest 2025.<sup>[21](https://www.huffingtonpost.es/life/cultura/y-mandar-edurne-actuacion-corono-benidorm-fest.html)</sup>

## Television work

Television has been a second pillar of her career. She has served as a judge on *Got Talent España*, acted in the daily series *Servir y proteger*, and appeared on the impersonation contest *Tu cara me suena*, the Spanish version of *Your Face Sounds Familiar*.<sup>[11](https://los40.com/los40/2019/11/12/musica/1573569573_697376.html)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[1](https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm1983674/bio/)</sup> Since 2025 she has been a coach on *La Voz Kids* on Antena 3, returning for the 2026 edition, where she used the show's "superblock" move to secure the contestant Hattie and complete her team.<sup>[10](https://www.antena3.com/programas/la-voz-kids/edurne-vuelve-emociona-ver-como-brillan-sus-ojos_2026050669fb64d388bf0a6b02c57979.html)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[22](https://www.antena3.com/programas/la-voz-kids/superbloqueo-edurne-hattie-cierra-equipo_202606146a2dd57d0d35a17610b5a4f5.html)</sup> In 2026 she was the subject of an episode of the documentary series *Acustic Home*, a Sony Music Premium Content production for [HBO Max](https://www.edgepedia.org/hbo-max) directed by Alexis Morante, filmed in the church of San Lorenzo in Úbeda, combining a personal interview with an acoustic concert.<sup>[23](https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2026/01/26/san-lorenzo-y-edurne-una-comunion-magica-en-ubeda-radio-ubeda/)</sup>

## Recognition and personal life

Edurne received the Dial award in 2025, where she performed "Inmortal" alongside Leire Martínez, Nia, Lucas Courotto, David de María, and Chenoa.<sup>[24](https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2025/03/21/edurne-harta-de-lo-que-pasa-con-la-maternidad-es-horrible-pero-es-la-sociedad-cadena-ser/)</sup> She married the footballer [David de Gea](https://www.edgepedia.org/david-de-gea) on 1 July 2023, and the couple have one child.<sup>[1](https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm1983674/bio/)</sup> In interviews around her twentieth anniversary she has described motherhood and the music industry's differing treatment of artists who are parents as a subject she speaks about publicly.<sup>[24](https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2025/03/21/edurne-harta-de-lo-que-pasa-con-la-maternidad-es-horrible-pero-es-la-sociedad-cadena-ser/)</sup>

## References

1. [Edurne – Biography, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm1983674/bio/)
2. [Edurne, sobre su edición en 'Operación Triunfo', AS.com](https://as.com/tikitakas/television/edurne-sobre-su-edicion-en-operacion-triunfo-no-fuimos-un-grupo-que-hiciera-mucha-pina-f202512-n/)
3. [Edurne – eurovision-spain.com](https://eurovision-spain.com/participante/edurne-2015/)
4. [Edurne – Biography, Discography, Albums & Expert Reviews, AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/edurne-mn0002169716)
5. [Biografía de Edurne, Biografías.es](https://www.biografias.es/famosos/edurne.html)
6. [Edurne representará a TVE en Eurovisión 2015, RTVE](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20150114/edurne-representara-a-tve-eurovision-2015-estoy-feliz-voy-con-cancion-con-estilo-nunca-hemos-llevado/1082244.shtml)
7. [Edurne discografía, La Higuera](https://www.lahiguera.net/musicalia/artistas/edurne/discos.php)
8. [Analizamos 'éXtasis', Cadena Dial](https://www.cadenadial.com/2024/analizamos-extasis-el-disco-con-el-que-edurne-revalida-su-titulo-como-estrella-del-pop-espanol-383831.html)
9. [Shangay magazine No. 577 (PDF)](https://shangay.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Shangay-577.pdf)
10. [Edurne vuelve a La Voz Kids, Antena 3](https://www.antena3.com/programas/la-voz-kids/edurne-vuelve-emociona-ver-como-brillan-sus-ojos_2026050669fb64d388bf0a6b02c57979.html)
11. [40 cosas que no sabías de Edurne, LOS40](https://los40.com/los40/2019/11/12/musica/1573569573_697376.html)
12. [Biografía de Edurne, Musica.com](https://www.musica.com/edurne/biografia)
13. [Biografía, Edurne official website](https://edurneweb.com/bio)
14. [Edurne: Biografie der spanischen ESC-Teilnehmerin, eurovision.de](https://www.eurovision.de/teilnehmer/2015-Edurne%2Cspanien550.html)
15. [Edurne se siente plena celebrando sus 20 años de carrera musical, Cadena Dial](https://www.cadenadial.com/2025/edurne-se-siente-plena-celebrando-sus-20-anos-de-carrera-musical-con-mucha-ilusion-musica-y-sorpresas-426351.html)
16. [Edurne toma el relevo de Bisbal y se convertirá en la reina de las Navidades, Cadena Dial](https://www.cadenadial.com/2025/edurne-toma-el-relevo-de-bisbal-y-se-convertira-en-la-reina-de-las-navidades-a-lo-grande-432525.html)
17. [EDURNE (Acoustic Home) - EP, Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/edurne-acoustic-home-ep/1894855088)
18. [Edurne sorprende en su primer ensayo en Viena, RTVE](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20150517/edurne-sorprende-su-primer-ensayo-viena-sido-increible-estoy-feliz/1146380.shtml)
19. ['Amanecer', canción oficial de la Vuelta 2015, RTVE](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20150414/amanecer-tema-con-edurne-representara-a-espana-eurovision-cancion-oficial-vuelta-2015/1129585.shtml)
20. [La puesta en escena de 'Amanecer', RTVE](https://www.rtve.es/play/noticias/20150402/edurne-amanecer-puesta-escena/1123973.shtml)
21. [La actuación con la que se coronó en el Benidorm Fest, HuffPost España](https://www.huffingtonpost.es/life/cultura/y-mandar-edurne-actuacion-corono-benidorm-fest.html)
22. [El superbloqueo de Edurne por Hattie cierra su equipo en La Voz Kids, Antena 3](https://www.antena3.com/programas/la-voz-kids/superbloqueo-edurne-hattie-cierra-equipo_202606146a2dd57d0d35a17610b5a4f5.html)
23. [San Lorenzo y Edurne: una comunión mágica en Úbeda, Cadena SER](https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2026/01/26/san-lorenzo-y-edurne-una-comunion-magica-en-ubeda-radio-ubeda/)
24. [Edurne, harta de lo que pasa con la maternidad, Cadena SER](https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2025/03/21/edurne-harta-de-lo-que-pasa-con-la-maternidad-es-horrible-pero-es-la-sociedad-cadena-ser/)

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